Commerce City Council organization meeting: new members sworn in; Mayor Pro Tem and board assignments decided — Dec 8, 2025
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City Council convened on December 8, 2025. Public comment was received. Four new council members (Jose Guardiola, Joanna Sandoval, Stefanie Trujillo, Lori Young) were sworn in. Susan Noble was appointed Mayor Pro Tem. After two failed motions, Council appointed Council Member Charles Dukes to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Board of Directors and approved board, commission, and committee assignments. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
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- Swore in new Council Members: Jose Guardiola, Joanna Sandoval, Stefanie Trujillo, Lori Young.
- Appointed Council Member Susan Noble as Mayor Pro Tem.
- Two motions to appoint Mayor Douglas to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Board of Directors failed.
- Appointed Council Member Charles Dukes to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Board of Directors (VOTE: 8-1).
- Approved City Council members' assignments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees as presented (unanimous).
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Organization Meeting During Public Comment and Council Goodbyes, New Council Members will have on boarding on Room 2308. No formal action will take place during on boarding.
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Public Comment
- Council Goodbyes
- Swearing-In and Seating of New Council Members
- Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
- Roll Call of New Council
- Reception
- Return from Reception
- Appointment to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
- Board, Commission and Committee Assignments
- Adjourn
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